1953 Ford 12 M vs. 1966 Porsche 906
To start off, 1966 Porsche 906 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Porsche 906 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Porsche 906 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ford 12 M | 1966 Porsche 906 | |
Make | Ford | Porsche |
Model | 12 M | 906 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1172 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 37 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |